Withdrawals

Overall
(N=3)
Participation has concluded in the study due to:
declined to participate 1 (33.3%)
moved out of area 0 (0%)
deceased 1 (33.3%)
withdrawn due to incarceration 0 (0%)
withdrawn due to previous enrollment 0 (0%)
withdrawn for other reason 1 (33.3%)


  • n=3 withdrawals from study
  • n=202 enrolled participants remaining after withdrawals
  • withdrawn participants are not included in summaries of baseline and follow-ups

Screen 1

Overall
(N=473)
Filled out online contact form?
No 185 (39.1%)
Yes 288 (60.9%)
How did you hear about us?
Called from newspaper advertisement 2 (0.4%)
Called from social media advertisement 16 (3.4%)
Dating apps (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 122 (25.8%)
Dating apps, spoke to Niko (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 4 (0.8%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NJ setting, not NJCRI 2 (0.4%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NYC setting 13 (2.7%)
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 12 (2.5%)
NJCRI 16 (3.4%)
Other 19 (4.0%)
Peer recruitment 220 (46.5%)
Saw flyer 13 (2.7%)
Saw post in Craigslist 33 (7.0%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
If called from social media advertisement, which social media platform?
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 1 (0.2%)
Facebook 13 (2.7%)
Instagram 1 (0.2%)
Reddit 1 (0.2%)
Missing 457 (96.6%)
Do you voluntarily agree to participate in this brief research interview?
Yes 472 (99.8%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 27.2 (5.35)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [17.0, 61.0]
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Do you live in the New York City or Newark metropolitan area?
No 3 (0.6%)
Yes 467 (98.7%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Are you able to conduct research study activities in English or Spanish?
Yes 470 (99.4%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
What are your personal gender pronouns?
He/him 331 (70.0%)
Other 5 (1.1%)
Prefer not to Answer 3 (0.6%)
She/her 91 (19.2%)
They/them 40 (8.5%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 23 (4.9%)
Intersex 4 (0.8%)
Male 440 (93.0%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.6%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
If you are found eligible for the N4 Connect Study, are you willing to follow NYU's COVID guidelines?
No 3 (0.6%)
Yes 467 (98.7%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Have you been diagnosed as living with HIV?
No 7 (1.5%)
Yes 463 (97.9%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Screener 1 Completion
Complete 472 (99.8%)
Incomplete 1 (0.2%)
Screener 1 Eligibility
ELIGIBLE 324 (68.5%)
INELIGIBLE 149 (31.5%)

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=470)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 36 (7.7%)
Genderfluid 5 (1.1%)
Genderqueer 8 (1.7%)
Man, male 321 (68.3%)
None of these describe me, other 3 (0.6%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.6%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.2%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 26 (5.5%)
Transgender 20 (4.3%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 2 (0.4%)
Woman, female 35 (7.4%)
More Than One Identity 10 (2.1%)

Sexual Orientation

Overall
(N=470)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 79 (16.8%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 1 (0.2%)
Gay 268 (57.0%)
Lesbian 5 (1.1%)
Other 6 (1.3%)
Pansexual 35 (7.4%)
Prefer not to answer 7 (1.5%)
Queer 5 (1.1%)
Straight or heterosexual 60 (12.8%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.2%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (0.6%)

Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=473)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.4%)
No 250 (52.9%)
Yes 218 (46.1%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Black or African American
Checked 309 (65.3%)
Unchecked 164 (34.7%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 24 (5.1%)
Unchecked 449 (94.9%)
Asian
Checked 5 (1.1%)
Unchecked 468 (98.9%)
White
Checked 48 (10.1%)
Unchecked 425 (89.9%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 1 (0.2%)
Unchecked 472 (99.8%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 70 (14.8%)
Unchecked 403 (85.2%)
Other
Checked 73 (15.4%)
Unchecked 400 (84.6%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 14 (3.0%)
Unchecked 459 (97.0%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 2 7 0 9
    Asian 2 1 0 3
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 217 51 2 270
    White 5 29 0 34
    More than One Race 22 61 0 83
    Unknown or Not Reported 2 69 3 74
Total 250 218 5 473


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 5
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 3
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
American Indian/Alaska Native Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Asian Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 199
White Not Hispanic or Latino Male 5
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 22
Unknown or Not Reported Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 6
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 46
White Hispanic or Latino Male 28
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 59
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 67
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Asian Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Screen 2

Overall
(N=229)
Enter the documentation of HIV status provided
Full Medical Record with diagnosis and name 4 (1.7%)
HIV diagnosis letter on letterhead from testing site (NOT anonymous testing site) 1 (0.4%)
HIV Lab Results provided by participant 118 (51.5%)
HIV Lab testing conducted by the N4 Connect Study 25 (10.9%)
HIV meds or Prescription w/ participant's name 74 (32.3%)
Other 7 (3.1%)
Obtained copy/ photo of provided documentation?
No 9 (3.9%)
Yes 146 (63.8%)
Missing 74 (32.3%)
Are you willing to use your own phone or a phone provided by the project for text message interviews?
Yes, willing to use own phone 166 (72.5%)
Yes, willing to use project phone 63 (27.5%)
Is the participant preliminarily eligible?
Eligible 222 (96.9%)
Not eligible 6 (2.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Screener 2 Completion
Complete 226 (98.7%)
Incomplete 2 (0.9%)
Unverified 1 (0.4%)

Opt Out

Overall
(N=55)
Participation has concluded/opted-out of participation due to:
Declined to participate 15 (27.3%)
Moved out of the area 1 (1.8%)
Unable to contact/ no contact information available 22 (40.0%)
Withdrawn due to previous enrollment 1 (1.8%)
Withdrawn for other reason 16 (29.1%)

Enrollment

Total

Cumulative Enrolled Cumulative Target Current Deficit
205 260 55

By Viral Load

Viral Load Cumulative Enrolled
Detectable 44
Undetectable (< 200 copies/mL) 161

Baseline Interview

Demographics (Baseline Sample)

Age, Sex at Birth, and Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=202)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 25.3 (2.38)
Median [Min, Max] 26.0 [19.0, 28.0]
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 8 (4.0%)
Intersex 1 (0.5%)
Male 192 (95.0%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.5%)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (1.0%)
No 95 (47.0%)
Yes 105 (52.0%)
Black or African American
Checked 124 (61.4%)
Unchecked 78 (38.6%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 8 (4.0%)
Unchecked 194 (96.0%)
Asian
Unchecked 202 (100%)
White
Checked 26 (12.9%)
Unchecked 176 (87.1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Unchecked 202 (100%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 38 (18.8%)
Unchecked 164 (81.2%)
Other
Checked 32 (15.8%)
Unchecked 170 (84.2%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 7 (3.5%)
Unchecked 195 (96.5%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 0 2 0 2
    Asian 0 0 0 0
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 81 19 2 102
    White 0 20 0 20
    More than One Race 14 33 0 47
    Unknown or Not Reported 0 31 0 31
Total 95 105 2 202


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 2
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 4
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 78
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 15
White Hispanic or Latino Male 19
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 32
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 30
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=202)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 23 (11.4%)
Genderfluid 5 (2.5%)
Genderqueer 4 (2.0%)
Man, male 127 (62.9%)
None of these describe me, other 2 (1.0%)
Prefer not to answer 0 (0%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.5%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 13 (6.4%)
Transgender 7 (3.5%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 0 (0%)
Woman, female 14 (6.9%)
More Than One Identity 6 (3.0%)

Sexual Identity

Overall
(N=202)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 28 (13.9%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 1 (0.5%)
Gay 119 (58.9%)
Lesbian 1 (0.5%)
Other 3 (1.5%)
Pansexual 23 (11.4%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (1.5%)
Queer 5 (2.5%)
Straight or heterosexual 15 (7.4%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.5%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (1.5%)

Sexual or Gender Minority

Gender Minority Total
No Yes
Sexual Orientation Minority
    No 10 (5.0%) 5 (2.5%) 15 (7.4%)
    Yes 124 (61%) 63 (31%) 187 (93%)
Total 134 (66%) 68 (34%) 202 (100%)

Other Demographics

Overall
(N=202)
Where were you born?
USA - mainland, Hawaii, Alaska 117 (57.9%)
Puerto Rico 2 (1.0%)
Other North America, including Mexico 5 (2.5%)
Central America 26 (12.9%)
Caribbean 23 (11.4%)
South America 26 (12.9%)
Europe, including Eastern Russia 1 (0.5%)
Asia, Australia 0 (0%)
Africa 1 (0.5%)
Other 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
What is your immigration status?
US citizen 125 (61.9%)
Permanent resident/ Green card 6 (3.0%)
Valid tourist visa/ Work visa or permit/ student visa 2 (1.0%)
Refugee status, asylum, temporary protected immigrant status 55 (27.2%)
Undocumented 13 (6.4%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
Where are you currently living or staying most of the time? (Read each)
Your own house or apartment 95 (47.0%)
Your own room in your parent(s) or another family members house or apartment 19 (9.4%)
A shared room or couch in your parent(s) or another family members house or at someone elses house or apartment 14 (6.9%)
In a shelter, single-room occupancy hotel or some other residential facility (halfway house, drug treatment) 69 (34.2%)
On the street (vacant lot, abandoned building, part, etc.) 0 (0%)
Some other place not intended for habitation (e.g. car) 2 (1.0%)
Other 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
8th grade or less 7 (3.5%)
Middle school graduate (completed 8th grade) 4 (2.0%)
Some high school (9th to 12th grade) 24 (11.9%)
High school graduate or GED 78 (38.6%)
Some vocational/trade/technical school 10 (5.0%)
Some college or Associates degree 55 (27.2%)
Bachelors Degree 21 (10.4%)
Masters or other advanced degree 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Are you currently attending school or an academic program? Or if it's a summer or winter break, did you attend last semester?
No 164 (81.2%)
Yes 38 (18.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is your current employment status?(Read each)
Working full-time 30 (14.9%)
Working part-time (including seasonal/work-study, etc.) 42 (20.8%)
Not working, but actively looking for work 102 (50.5%)
Not working, not actively looking for work 15 (7.4%)
Working off the books (for example, recycling cans/bottles, selling drugs or sex, panhandling) 8 (4.0%)
Other 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Do you currently have health insurance or health care coverage?
No health insurance 16 (7.9%)
Yes, I have my own health insurance 167 (82.7%)
Yes, I am covered by my parent/ guardian 14 (6.9%)
Yes, I am covered by my husband/ wife/ spouse/ domestic partner 0 (0%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Physical and Mental Health

Overall
(N=202)
In general, would you say your physical health is:(Read each)
Poor 11 (5.4%)
Fair 39 (19.3%)
Good 74 (36.6%)
Very good 43 (21.3%)
Excellent 35 (17.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
In general, would you say your mental health is:(Read each)
Poor 22 (10.9%)
Fair 62 (30.7%)
Good 50 (24.8%)
Very good 40 (19.8%)
Excellent 28 (13.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Diagnosis

Overall
(N=202)
How old were you when you had your first HIV test? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 18.6 (3.00)
Median [Min, Max] 18.0 [8.00, 27.0]
How old were you when you were first diagnosed with HIV? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 21.2 (2.80)
Median [Min, Max] 21.0 [13.0, 27.0]
Under what circumstances were you first diagnosed with HIV?(Read each)
Tested as part of routine care 50 (24.8%)
Tested because a provider recommended it 15 (7.4%)
Tested because an organization reached out to you 13 (6.4%)
Saw an opportunity to be tested in the community 26 (12.9%)
Sought testing yourself because you were concerned about HIV 80 (39.6%)
Other 18 (8.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Where were you first told that you have an HIV diagnosis?
Outpatient clinic 89 (44.1%)
Hospital, as an inpatient 22 (10.9%)
Emergency room (ER) or emergency department (ED) 14 (6.9%)
Community-based program (community HIV testing program, mobile unit, etc.) 52 (25.7%)
Community event (PRIDE event, local health fair) 6 (3.0%)
Research study setting 2 (1.0%)
Syringe exchange services program 0 (0%)
Drug treatment program 1 (0.5%)
Jail/prison 1 (0.5%)
Donating blood/plasma 5 (2.5%)
During a pregnancy 2 (1.0%)
Other 6 (3.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Years Living with HIV at Baseline
Mean (SD) 4.06 (2.87)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 14.0]

ART

Recent

Overall
(N=202)
Did you take at least one dose of any HIV medication in the past 4 weeks?
No 14 (6.9%)
Yes 179 (88.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 9 (4.5%)
Using this scale, which goes from 0 (No HIV medication) to 100 (every dose of HIV medication was taken as prescribed) how much [bl_artvas1] have you taken in the last 4 weeks?
Mean (SD) 84.6 (28.8)
Median [Min, Max] 100 [0, 100]
Missing 9 (4.5%)

History/Current Regimen

Overall
(N=202)
Since you were first diagnosed with HIV, did you ever take pills or other medicines to treat your HIV, called antiretroviral therapy (ART or ARV) medications, including HIV medication by injection?
No 3 (1.5%)
Yes 199 (98.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Have you ever received HIV medication by injection?
No 196 (97.0%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How many months had passed between the time you were first diagnosed with HIV and the first time you took HIV medication?
Less than 1 month 123 (60.9%)
1-3 months after 35 (17.3%)
4-6 months after 12 (5.9%)
6-12 months after 9 (4.5%)
More than 12 months after diagnosis 18 (8.9%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
What is the longest amount of time you ever took HIV medication, in months? (Enter 0, if the longest time was less than 1 month)
Mean (SD) 20.9 (78.0)
Median [Min, Max] 12.0 [-997, 156]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How many different times have you stopped taking HIV medication for at least two days, then started again?
Mean (SD) 8.01 (31.9)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 400]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
Think about the last four weeks. Do you have a prescription for HIV medication?
No 12 (5.9%)
Yes, pill form HIV medication 189 (93.6%)
Yes, injectable HIV medication 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

HIV Care

Overall
(N=202)
In the past year, have you received any HIV care?
No 9 (4.5%)
Yes 193 (95.5%)
In what type of place did you receive most of your HIV care in the past year?(Read each)
Community-based clinic 116 (57.4%)
Emergency room 0 (0%)
Clinic located in a hospital 59 (29.2%)
Private doctors office 16 (7.9%)
Mobile van 0 (0%)
School/college clinic 1 (0.5%)
Other 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.5%)
How long have you been receiving your HIV care in this particular place?
Less than 1 month 9 (4.5%)
1-3 months 35 (17.3%)
4-6 months 20 (9.9%)
6-11 months 34 (16.8%)
1-3 years 60 (29.7%)
More than 3 years 34 (16.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.5%)
Is the health care setting mainly for adults, mainly for young people, or both?
Adult clinic 55 (27.2%)
Pediatric clinic (for people under 18) 2 (1.0%)
Both adults and pediatric 126 (62.4%)
Do not Know 9 (4.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.5%)
Think about the past year. How many times did you see your HIV care medical provider? If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 4.49 (5.11)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 56.0]
In the past year, how many appointments with your HIV health care provider have you missed without cancelling in advance?
Never missed an appointment 91 (45.0%)
Once in the past year 36 (17.8%)
Twice in the past year 24 (11.9%)
Three times in the past year 20 (9.9%)
4 times in the past year 10 (5.0%)
5 or more times in the past year 18 (8.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 2 (1.0%)

Reasons for sometimes stopping or discontinuing ART

Overall
(N=132)
Doctor told you to stop.
No 125 (94.7%)
Yes 6 (4.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) did not work.
No 125 (94.7%)
Yes 4 (3.0%)
Do not Know 3 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) initially worked, but then stopped working.
No 124 (93.9%)
Yes 3 (2.3%)
Do not Know 5 (3.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You switched to other medication(s).
No 99 (75.0%)
Yes 33 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want side effects of the medication(s).
No 98 (74.2%)
Yes 32 (24.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You wanted to take a break from the medication(s).
No 91 (68.9%)
Yes 39 (29.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You do not trust the medication(s).
No 114 (86.4%)
Yes 17 (12.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Could not afford the medication(s).
No 117 (88.6%)
Yes 15 (11.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were on too many medication(s).
No 113 (85.6%)
Yes 19 (14.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your partner or friends suggested you stop taking them.
No 130 (98.5%)
Yes 2 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You changed doctors or clinics.
No 96 (72.7%)
Yes 36 (27.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 117 (88.6%)
Yes 14 (10.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find out that you are living with HIV.
No 107 (81.1%)
Yes 24 (18.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You decided to stop because your CD4 and viral load numbers had been good.
No 108 (81.8%)
Yes 22 (16.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You believe that you have been cured of HIV.
No 122 (92.4%)
Yes 6 (4.5%)
Do not Know 4 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use got in the way.
No 101 (76.5%)
Yes 31 (23.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health conditions got in the way.
No 82 (62.1%)
Yes 49 (37.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation got in the way.
No 80 (60.6%)
Yes 51 (38.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your relationship with your romantic or sexual partner got in the way.
No 113 (85.6%)
Yes 17 (12.9%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There have been other reasons for stopping or discontinuing HIV medication
No 79 (59.8%)
Yes 51 (38.6%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Reasons for never taking ART

Overall
(N=3)
You could not afford the medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your doctor never offered them to you.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your family/friends discouraged you from taking them.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are not receiving medical care.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want the side effects.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were concerned about toxicity.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't think the medication(s) work.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are worried about becoming resistant to the medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 1 (33.3%)
Yes 2 (66.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find your pills and figure out that you are living with HIV.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are waiting until your CD4 or viral load numbers get worse to take the medication(s).
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use gets in the way.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health issues get in the way.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation gets in the way.
No 1 (33.3%)
Yes 2 (66.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There are other reasons for never taking HIV medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Motivation

Overall
(N=202)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to start or restart taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important.
Mean (SD) 8.13 (2.92)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 187 (92.6%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could take HIV medication every day, as prescribed- if you started or restarted today, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.33 (3.02)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 187 (92.6%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.67 (0.816)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 196 (97.0%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.67 (1.97)
Median [Min, Max] 9.50 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 196 (97.0%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.76 (0.806)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 29 (14.4%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.60 (1.04)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [3.00, 10.0]
Missing 29 (14.4%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.94 (0.333)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 166 (82.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.78 (0.959)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 166 (82.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.92 (0.499)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 52 (25.7%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.69 (0.926)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]
Missing 52 (25.7%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.56 (1.41)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not at all confident and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.34 (1.43)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]

Life Outcome Expectancies

Hussen, S. A., Harper, G. W., Bauermeister, J. A., Hightow-Weidman, L. B., & Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions. (2015). Psychosocial influences on engagement in care among HIV-positive young black gay/bisexual and other men who have sex with men. AIDS patient care and STDs, 29(2), 77-85.

Overall
(N=202)
How likely is it that you will finish high school?
Not at all 7 (3.5%)
A little 4 (2.0%)
Somewhat 9 (4.5%)
Very 17 (8.4%)
Has already occurred 164 (81.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will finish college?
Not at all 20 (9.9%)
A little 17 (8.4%)
Somewhat 46 (22.8%)
Very 69 (34.2%)
Has already occurred 28 (13.9%)
Do not Know 21 (10.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be employed for long periods?
Not at all 4 (2.0%)
A little 7 (3.5%)
Somewhat 46 (22.8%)
Very 98 (48.5%)
Has already occurred 27 (13.4%)
Do not Know 20 (9.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be on welfare/ public assistance for at least a year?
Not at all 35 (17.3%)
A little 32 (15.8%)
Somewhat 40 (19.8%)
Very 47 (23.3%)
Has already occurred 23 (11.4%)
Do not Know 25 (12.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will have the career or job that you want?
Not at all 6 (3.0%)
A little 11 (5.4%)
Somewhat 49 (24.3%)
Very 108 (53.5%)
Has already occurred 16 (7.9%)
Do not Know 12 (5.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have children?
Not at all 45 (22.3%)
A little 29 (14.4%)
Somewhat 38 (18.8%)
Very 51 (25.2%)
Has already occurred 19 (9.4%)
Do not Know 20 (9.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have a long-term love relationship?
Not at all 14 (6.9%)
A little 19 (9.4%)
Somewhat 42 (20.8%)
Very 66 (32.7%)
Has already occurred 31 (15.3%)
Do not Know 30 (14.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will be comfortable financially?
Not at all 6 (3.0%)
A little 15 (7.4%)
Somewhat 65 (32.2%)
Very 96 (47.5%)
Has already occurred 5 (2.5%)
Do not Know 15 (7.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have good family relationships?
Not at all 13 (6.4%)
A little 21 (10.4%)
Somewhat 44 (21.8%)
Very 90 (44.6%)
Has already occurred 21 (10.4%)
Do not Know 12 (5.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 70?
Not at all 11 (5.4%)
A little 16 (7.9%)
Somewhat 29 (14.4%)
Very 110 (54.5%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 36 (17.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 50?
Not at all 5 (2.5%)
A little 9 (4.5%)
Somewhat 20 (9.9%)
Very 135 (66.8%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 15 (7.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 18 (8.9%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 30?
Not at all 0 (0%)
A little 3 (1.5%)
Somewhat 12 (5.9%)
Very 160 (79.2%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 8 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 19 (9.4%)

IPV

Goldenberg, T., Jadwin-Cakmak, L., & Harper, G. W. (2018). Intimate partner violence among transgender youth: Associations with intrapersonal and structural factors. Violence and gender, 5(1), 19-25.

Overall
(N=202)
Have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 99 (49.0%)
Yes 100 (49.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 127 (62.9%)
Yes 73 (36.1%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 77 (38.1%)
Yes 23 (11.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 102 (50.5%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 57 (28.2%)
Yes 16 (7.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 129 (63.9%)

Social Support

Sherbourne, C. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1991). The MOS social support survey. Social science & medicine, 32(6), 705-714.

Overall
(N=202)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to have a good time with?
None of the time 9 (4.5%)
A little of the time 46 (22.8%)
Some of the time 52 (25.7%)
Most of the time 55 (27.2%)
All of the time 33 (16.3%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to turn to for suggestions about how to deal with a personal problem?
None of the time 8 (4.0%)
A little of the time 40 (19.8%)
Some of the time 47 (23.3%)
Most of the time 53 (26.2%)
All of the time 50 (24.8%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who understands your problems?
None of the time 17 (8.4%)
A little of the time 47 (23.3%)
Some of the time 53 (26.2%)
Most of the time 51 (25.2%)
All of the time 31 (15.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to love and make you feel wanted?
None of the time 19 (9.4%)
A little of the time 38 (18.8%)
Some of the time 47 (23.3%)
Most of the time 43 (21.3%)
All of the time 44 (21.8%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk with about difficult medical decisions?
None of the time 21 (10.4%)
A little of the time 46 (22.8%)
Some of the time 43 (21.3%)
Most of the time 39 (19.3%)
All of the time 44 (21.8%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about HIV medications?
None of the time 29 (14.4%)
A little of the time 46 (22.8%)
Some of the time 51 (25.2%)
Most of the time 26 (12.9%)
All of the time 45 (22.3%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about what it's like to live with HIV?
None of the time 37 (18.3%)
A little of the time 51 (25.2%)
Some of the time 40 (19.8%)
Most of the time 24 (11.9%)
All of the time 44 (21.8%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who will listen with an open mind about health concerns?
None of the time 16 (7.9%)
A little of the time 48 (23.8%)
Some of the time 46 (22.8%)
Most of the time 50 (24.8%)
All of the time 36 (17.8%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who has been in the same situation as you with respect to health issues?
None of the time 28 (13.9%)
A little of the time 48 (23.8%)
Some of the time 39 (19.3%)
Most of the time 36 (17.8%)
All of the time 41 (20.3%)
Do not Know 8 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)


Overall
(N=202)
Social Support Total
Mean (SD) 54.8 (24.5)
Median [Min, Max] 52.8 [0, 100]
Missing 3 (1.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9116 0.912 0.9291 0.5351 10.36 0.009447 2.191 0.982 0.5091
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_mos1 0.9088 0.9091 0.9223 0.5555 9.999 0.00979 0.01468 0.5419
    bl_mos2 0.9038 0.9034 0.915 0.539 9.352 0.01024 0.0172 0.5277
    bl_mos3 0.9026 0.9024 0.9197 0.5362 9.248 0.01041 0.01902 0.4947
    bl_mos4 0.9066 0.9068 0.9242 0.5487 9.725 0.01006 0.01863 0.5419
    bl_mos5 0.8966 0.8973 0.9129 0.522 8.736 0.01118 0.01816 0.474
    bl_mos6 0.8987 0.9 0.9134 0.5295 9.002 0.01094 0.01317 0.5091
    bl_mos7 0.9025 0.9032 0.9181 0.5383 9.329 0.01051 0.01372 0.5091
    bl_mos8 0.8928 0.8934 0.9129 0.5116 8.38 0.01157 0.01553 0.4751
    bl_mos9 0.9012 0.9021 0.9199 0.5352 9.213 0.01069 0.01677 0.5166
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_mos1 195 0.6699 0.683 0.6396 0.583 2.292 1.14
    bl_mos2 198 0.7403 0.7504 0.725 0.6631 2.49 1.187
    bl_mos3 199 0.75 0.7617 0.7268 0.6808 2.161 1.199
    bl_mos4 191 0.707 0.7109 0.6601 0.6228 2.288 1.292
    bl_mos5 193 0.8231 0.8193 0.8032 0.7633 2.202 1.325
    bl_mos6 197 0.8002 0.7889 0.777 0.7349 2.061 1.369
    bl_mos7 196 0.7643 0.7528 0.7275 0.6876 1.934 1.429
    bl_mos8 196 0.8619 0.8614 0.8527 0.8228 2.214 1.234
    bl_mos9 192 0.7711 0.7655 0.7331 0.7011 2.073 1.371
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_mos1 0.04615 0.2359 0.2667 0.2821 0.1692 0.03465
    bl_mos2 0.0404 0.202 0.2374 0.2677 0.2525 0.0198
    bl_mos3 0.08543 0.2362 0.2663 0.2563 0.1558 0.01485
    bl_mos4 0.09948 0.199 0.2461 0.2251 0.2304 0.05446
    bl_mos5 0.1088 0.2383 0.2228 0.2021 0.228 0.04455
    bl_mos6 0.1472 0.2335 0.2589 0.132 0.2284 0.02475
    bl_mos7 0.1888 0.2602 0.2041 0.1224 0.2245 0.0297
    bl_mos8 0.08163 0.2449 0.2347 0.2551 0.1837 0.0297
    bl_mos9 0.1458 0.25 0.2031 0.1875 0.2135 0.0495

Everyday Discrimination

Williams, D. R., Yu, Y., Jackson, J. S., & Anderson, N. B. (1997). Racial differences in physical and mental health: Socio-economic status, stress and discrimination. Journal of health psychology, 2(3), 335-351.

Overall
(N=202)
You are treated with less courtesy than other people are.
Never 59 (29.2%)
Less than once a year 23 (11.4%)
A few times a year 45 (22.3%)
A few times a month 30 (14.9%)
At least once a week 15 (7.4%)
Almost everyday 21 (10.4%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.5%)
You are treated with less respect than other people are.
Never 53 (26.2%)
Less than once a year 23 (11.4%)
A few times a year 52 (25.7%)
A few times a month 30 (14.9%)
At least once a week 14 (6.9%)
Almost everyday 25 (12.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
You receive poorer service than other people at restaurants or stores.
Never 73 (36.1%)
Less than once a year 46 (22.8%)
A few times a year 33 (16.3%)
A few times a month 23 (11.4%)
At least once a week 10 (5.0%)
Almost everyday 12 (5.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
People act as if they think you are not smart.
Never 51 (25.2%)
Less than once a year 34 (16.8%)
A few times a year 38 (18.8%)
A few times a month 29 (14.4%)
At least once a week 15 (7.4%)
Almost everyday 32 (15.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
People act as if they are afraid of you.
Never 84 (41.6%)
Less than once a year 25 (12.4%)
A few times a year 41 (20.3%)
A few times a month 18 (8.9%)
At least once a week 11 (5.4%)
Almost everyday 15 (7.4%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.0%)
People act as if they think you are dishonest.
Never 81 (40.1%)
Less than once a year 35 (17.3%)
A few times a year 35 (17.3%)
A few times a month 15 (7.4%)
At least once a week 10 (5.0%)
Almost everyday 20 (9.9%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
People act as if they're better than you are.
Never 31 (15.3%)
Less than once a year 28 (13.9%)
A few times a year 49 (24.3%)
A few times a month 26 (12.9%)
At least once a week 21 (10.4%)
Almost everyday 43 (21.3%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
You are called names or insulted.
Never 50 (24.8%)
Less than once a year 38 (18.8%)
A few times a year 47 (23.3%)
A few times a month 25 (12.4%)
At least once a week 11 (5.4%)
Almost everyday 28 (13.9%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
You are threatened or harassed.
Never 71 (35.1%)
Less than once a year 49 (24.3%)
A few times a year 41 (20.3%)
A few times a month 12 (5.9%)
At least once a week 8 (4.0%)
Almost everyday 18 (8.9%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)


Overall
(N=202)
Everyday Discrimination Total
Mean (SD) 25.3 (11.0)
Median [Min, Max] 23.3 [9.00, 54.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8935 0.8934 0.9084 0.4822 8.382 0.0113 1.406 0.6129 0.4719
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_discrim1 0.8788 0.8786 0.8869 0.4749 7.235 0.0129 0.009228 0.4821
    bl_discrim2 0.8729 0.8729 0.8794 0.4619 6.867 0.01355 0.007934 0.4618
    bl_discrim3 0.8797 0.8791 0.8924 0.4761 7.269 0.01284 0.01265 0.4719
    bl_discrim4 0.8781 0.8783 0.8929 0.4742 7.216 0.0131 0.01419 0.4522
    bl_discrim5 0.8927 0.8927 0.9057 0.5099 8.323 0.01149 0.01191 0.4996
    bl_discrim6 0.8839 0.8838 0.8944 0.4874 7.608 0.01235 0.0152 0.4719
    bl_discrim7 0.8822 0.8822 0.8977 0.4835 7.488 0.01261 0.01506 0.4618
    bl_discrim8 0.8799 0.8797 0.8949 0.4776 7.314 0.01287 0.01534 0.4507
    bl_discrim9 0.8865 0.8867 0.9007 0.4946 7.828 0.01219 0.0149 0.4996
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_discrim1 193 0.7712 0.7658 0.7588 0.6886 2.907 1.671
    bl_discrim2 197 0.8212 0.8208 0.8268 0.761 3.02 1.669
    bl_discrim3 197 0.756 0.7608 0.7358 0.6839 2.426 1.505
    bl_discrim4 199 0.7781 0.7685 0.7379 0.6972 3.095 1.76
    bl_discrim5 194 0.6109 0.6175 0.5454 0.5079 2.443 1.606
    bl_discrim6 196 0.7156 0.7126 0.6722 0.6248 2.48 1.666
    bl_discrim7 198 0.736 0.7294 0.6848 0.6483 3.54 1.732
    bl_discrim8 199 0.7604 0.7542 0.7153 0.6756 2.965 1.68
    bl_discrim9 199 0.6768 0.6825 0.6249 0.5901 2.452 1.556
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 5 6 miss
    bl_discrim1 0.3057 0.1192 0.2332 0.1554 0.07772 0.1088 0.04455
    bl_discrim2 0.269 0.1168 0.264 0.1523 0.07107 0.1269 0.02475
    bl_discrim3 0.3706 0.2335 0.1675 0.1168 0.05076 0.06091 0.02475
    bl_discrim4 0.2563 0.1709 0.191 0.1457 0.07538 0.1608 0.01485
    bl_discrim5 0.433 0.1289 0.2113 0.09278 0.0567 0.07732 0.0396
    bl_discrim6 0.4133 0.1786 0.1786 0.07653 0.05102 0.102 0.0297
    bl_discrim7 0.1566 0.1414 0.2475 0.1313 0.1061 0.2172 0.0198
    bl_discrim8 0.2513 0.191 0.2362 0.1256 0.05528 0.1407 0.01485
    bl_discrim9 0.3568 0.2462 0.206 0.0603 0.0402 0.09045 0.01485

HIV Stigma

Wright, K., Naar-King, S., Lam, P., Templin, T., & Frey, M. (2007). Stigma scale revised: reliability and validity of a brief measure of stigma for HIV+ youth. Journal of adolescent health, 40(1), 96-98.

Overall
(N=202)
I have been hurt by how people reacted to learning I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 46 (22.8%)
Disagree 36 (17.8%)
Agree 71 (35.1%)
Strongly Agree 34 (16.8%)
Refuse to Answer 15 (7.4%)
I have stopped socializing with some people because of their reactions of my having HIV.
Strongly Disagree 49 (24.3%)
Disagree 52 (25.7%)
Agree 57 (28.2%)
Strongly Agree 38 (18.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
I have lost friends by telling them I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 61 (30.2%)
Disagree 62 (30.7%)
Agree 48 (23.8%)
Strongly Agree 27 (13.4%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
I am very careful who I tell that I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.5%)
Disagree 9 (4.5%)
Agree 56 (27.7%)
Strongly Agree 126 (62.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
I worry that people who know I have HIV will tell others.
Strongly Disagree 33 (16.3%)
Disagree 27 (13.4%)
Agree 61 (30.2%)
Strongly Agree 76 (37.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
I feel that I am not as good a person as others because I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 76 (37.6%)
Disagree 38 (18.8%)
Agree 49 (24.3%)
Strongly Agree 35 (17.3%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Having HIV makes me feel unclean.
Strongly Disagree 66 (32.7%)
Disagree 51 (25.2%)
Agree 54 (26.7%)
Strongly Agree 26 (12.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Having HIV makes me feel that I'm a bad person.
Strongly Disagree 83 (41.1%)
Disagree 68 (33.7%)
Agree 26 (12.9%)
Strongly Agree 22 (10.9%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Most people think that a person with HIV is disgusting.
Strongly Disagree 19 (9.4%)
Disagree 31 (15.3%)
Agree 78 (38.6%)
Strongly Agree 69 (34.2%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Most people with HIV are rejected when others find out.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.5%)
Disagree 23 (11.4%)
Agree 95 (47.0%)
Strongly Agree 69 (34.2%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)


Overall
(N=202)
HIV Stigma Total
Mean (SD) 26.1 (6.12)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [10.0, 40.0]
Missing 1 (0.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8043 0.8032 0.845 0.2899 4.082 0.02058 2.609 0.6123 0.2796
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_stigma1 0.7914 0.7902 0.829 0.2951 3.767 0.02195 0.02481 0.2843
    bl_stigma2 0.7787 0.7788 0.811 0.2812 3.521 0.02325 0.02325 0.2812
    bl_stigma3 0.786 0.7861 0.8237 0.29 3.676 0.02257 0.02488 0.2812
    bl_stigma4 0.807 0.8089 0.8448 0.3198 4.232 0.02069 0.02327 0.2876
    bl_stigma5 0.7894 0.7857 0.8297 0.2894 3.666 0.02214 0.03049 0.2789
    bl_stigma6 0.7798 0.7798 0.8257 0.2824 3.542 0.02339 0.02728 0.262
    bl_stigma7 0.782 0.7816 0.8145 0.2845 3.579 0.02291 0.02248 0.2789
    bl_stigma8 0.7883 0.7889 0.8236 0.2934 3.737 0.02238 0.02253 0.2876
    bl_stigma9 0.7799 0.7763 0.8214 0.2782 3.47 0.0232 0.03006 0.2522
    bl_stigma10 0.7858 0.7818 0.8268 0.2847 3.583 0.02267 0.03013 0.2676
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_stigma1 187 0.5785 0.5697 0.5184 0.4438 2.497 1.054
    bl_stigma2 196 0.6677 0.6529 0.637 0.5486 2.429 1.067
    bl_stigma3 198 0.626 0.6001 0.5607 0.4884 2.207 1.029
    bl_stigma4 200 0.3849 0.4212 0.3219 0.2646 3.495 0.783
    bl_stigma5 197 0.6087 0.6034 0.5362 0.4627 2.914 1.092
    bl_stigma6 198 0.6709 0.6456 0.5973 0.5397 2.217 1.139
    bl_stigma7 197 0.6449 0.6327 0.6118 0.5218 2.203 1.049
    bl_stigma8 199 0.5927 0.5798 0.5427 0.4688 1.935 0.9953
    bl_stigma9 197 0.6528 0.6705 0.6236 0.5465 3 0.9476
    bl_stigma10 196 0.6065 0.6315 0.5726 0.5086 3.143 0.7974
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_stigma1 0.246 0.1925 0.3797 0.1818 0.07426
    bl_stigma2 0.25 0.2653 0.2908 0.1939 0.0297
    bl_stigma3 0.3081 0.3131 0.2424 0.1364 0.0198
    bl_stigma4 0.045 0.045 0.28 0.63 0.009901
    bl_stigma5 0.1675 0.1371 0.3096 0.3858 0.02475
    bl_stigma6 0.3838 0.1919 0.2475 0.1768 0.0198
    bl_stigma7 0.335 0.2589 0.2741 0.132 0.02475
    bl_stigma8 0.4171 0.3417 0.1307 0.1106 0.01485
    bl_stigma9 0.09645 0.1574 0.3959 0.3503 0.02475
    bl_stigma10 0.04592 0.1173 0.4847 0.352 0.0297

Client Engagement in HIV Care

Yatchmenoff, D. K. (2005). Measuring client engagement from the client’s perspective in nonvoluntary child protective services. Research on social work practice, 15(2), 84-96.

Overall
(N=202)
I am fully invested in making use of the services [bl_hivcare2] is providing me.
Strongly Disagree 11 (5.4%)
Moderately Disagree 5 (2.5%)
Neither 5 (2.5%)
Moderately Agree 41 (20.3%)
Strongly Agree 131 (64.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
It's really hard for me to work with staff from the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 101 (50.0%)
Moderately Disagree 24 (11.9%)
Neither 28 (13.9%)
Moderately Agree 21 (10.4%)
Strongly Agree 16 (7.9%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
I think the staff on the [bl_hivcare2] and I truly respect each other.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.5%)
Moderately Disagree 3 (1.5%)
Neither 9 (4.5%)
Moderately Agree 40 (19.8%)
Strongly Agree 134 (66.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
I am not just going through the motions. I'm really involved in working with the staff on the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 16 (7.9%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (5.9%)
Neither 28 (13.9%)
Moderately Agree 52 (25.7%)
Strongly Agree 77 (38.1%)
Refuse to Answer 13 (6.4%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff and I fully agree about what is best for me.
Strongly Disagree 5 (2.5%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (5.9%)
Neither 13 (6.4%)
Moderately Agree 44 (21.8%)
Strongly Agree 117 (57.9%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
What the [bl_hivcare2] staff want me to do is truly the same as what I want.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.5%)
Moderately Disagree 10 (5.0%)
Neither 16 (7.9%)
Moderately Agree 45 (22.3%)
Strongly Agree 108 (53.5%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (5.0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff really don't understand where I'm coming from.
Strongly Disagree 84 (41.6%)
Moderately Disagree 30 (14.9%)
Neither 28 (13.9%)
Moderately Agree 24 (11.9%)
Strongly Agree 25 (12.4%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The [bl_hivcare2] are truly helping me take care of some problems in my life.
Strongly Disagree 10 (5.0%)
Moderately Disagree 6 (3.0%)
Neither 20 (9.9%)
Moderately Agree 56 (27.7%)
Strongly Agree 100 (49.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)

HIV Care Satisfaction

Overall
(N=202)
Overall, you think that the services there are:
Poor 9 (4.5%)
Fair 18 (8.9%)
Good 52 (25.7%)
Very Good 50 (24.8%)
Excellent 66 (32.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The information that you have received there has been:
Poor 7 (3.5%)
Fair 18 (8.9%)
Good 53 (26.2%)
Very Good 47 (23.3%)
Excellent 70 (34.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)

Trust in Provider

Anderson, L. A., & Dedrick, R. F. (1990). Development of the Trust in Physician scale: a measure to assess interpersonal trust in patient-physician relationships. Psychological reports, 67(3_suppl), 1091-1100.

Overall
(N=202)
I doubt that my health care provider really cares about me as a person.
Strongly Disagree 70 (34.7%)
Disagree 46 (22.8%)
Neutral 34 (16.8%)
Agree 17 (8.4%)
Strongly Agree 14 (6.9%)
Do not Know 14 (6.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 2 (1.0%)
My health care provider is usually considerate of my needs and puts them first.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.5%)
Disagree 12 (5.9%)
Neutral 31 (15.3%)
Agree 58 (28.7%)
Strongly Agree 76 (37.6%)
Do not Know 10 (5.0%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider so much that I always try to follow his or her advice.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.5%)
Disagree 11 (5.4%)
Neutral 31 (15.3%)
Agree 57 (28.2%)
Strongly Agree 82 (40.6%)
Do not Know 8 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
If my health care provider tells me something is so, then it must be true.
Strongly Disagree 8 (4.0%)
Disagree 14 (6.9%)
Neutral 52 (25.7%)
Agree 65 (32.2%)
Strongly Agree 51 (25.2%)
Do not Know 6 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I sometimes distrust my health care provider's opinion and would like a second one.
Strongly Disagree 56 (27.7%)
Disagree 43 (21.3%)
Neutral 38 (18.8%)
Agree 34 (16.8%)
Strongly Agree 13 (6.4%)
Do not Know 9 (4.5%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.0%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider's judgement about my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 6 (3.0%)
Disagree 10 (5.0%)
Neutral 38 (18.8%)
Agree 69 (34.2%)
Strongly Agree 63 (31.2%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (5.0%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I feel my health care provider does not do everything he or she should for my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 57 (28.2%)
Disagree 57 (28.2%)
Neutral 25 (12.4%)
Agree 27 (13.4%)
Strongly Agree 20 (9.9%)
Do not Know 8 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.5%)
Disagree 12 (5.9%)
Neutral 37 (18.3%)
Agree 67 (33.2%)
Strongly Agree 58 (28.7%)
Do not Know 11 (5.4%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
My health care provider is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like mine.
Strongly Disagree 3 (1.5%)
Disagree 5 (2.5%)
Neutral 29 (14.4%)
Agree 82 (40.6%)
Strongly Agree 66 (32.7%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment.
Strongly Disagree 4 (2.0%)
Disagree 8 (4.0%)
Neutral 28 (13.9%)
Agree 83 (41.1%)
Strongly Agree 64 (31.7%)
Do not Know 9 (4.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I sometimes worry that my health care provider may not keep the information we discuss totally private.
Strongly Disagree 77 (38.1%)
Disagree 47 (23.3%)
Neutral 28 (13.9%)
Agree 19 (9.4%)
Strongly Agree 11 (5.4%)
Do not Know 13 (6.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)


Overall
(N=202)
Trust in Provider Total (0-44)
Mean (SD) 31.2 (8.56)
Median [Min, Max] 31.9 [0, 44.0]
Missing 7 (3.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8876 0.8968 0.9095 0.4414 8.692 0.0119 2.833 0.7782 0.4159
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_trust1 0.8881 0.8974 0.908 0.4667 8.75 0.01193 0.02235 0.4598
    bl_trust2 0.8724 0.8828 0.8935 0.4297 7.534 0.01358 0.02144 0.4042
    bl_trust3 0.8745 0.8848 0.8951 0.4343 7.677 0.01335 0.01987 0.4042
    bl_trust4 0.8736 0.8839 0.8964 0.4323 7.616 0.01345 0.02087 0.3969
    bl_trust5 0.8812 0.8916 0.9027 0.4513 8.226 0.0127 0.02535 0.4287
    bl_trust6 0.8692 0.8789 0.8915 0.4204 7.254 0.0139 0.01909 0.3969
    bl_trust7 0.8843 0.8942 0.9027 0.4581 8.452 0.01231 0.02434 0.445
    bl_trust8 0.8743 0.8845 0.8985 0.4336 7.656 0.01338 0.02245 0.4042
    bl_trust9 0.874 0.8823 0.8945 0.4285 7.499 0.01342 0.02137 0.3909
    bl_trust10 0.8724 0.8812 0.8944 0.4258 7.415 0.01358 0.02082 0.3969
    bl_trust11 0.8907 0.9003 0.9098 0.4746 9.033 0.01168 0.0195 0.4598
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_trust1 181 0.5809 0.5543 0.4866 0.4601 2.779 1.267
    bl_trust2 184 0.7527 0.7698 0.7549 0.6944 3 1.091
    bl_trust3 188 0.7189 0.7429 0.725 0.6605 3.043 1.084
    bl_trust4 190 0.7419 0.7543 0.7343 0.6758 2.721 1.07
    bl_trust5 184 0.6655 0.6436 0.5943 0.5648 2.516 1.289
    bl_trust6 186 0.8137 0.8238 0.8203 0.7578 2.93 1.024
    bl_trust7 186 0.6462 0.6044 0.5532 0.5286 2.559 1.343
    bl_trust8 181 0.7192 0.7468 0.7181 0.666 2.867 1.061
    bl_trust9 185 0.7702 0.7766 0.7596 0.7052 3.097 0.8731
    bl_trust10 187 0.7756 0.7926 0.7789 0.7233 3.043 0.9265
    bl_trust11 182 0.5396 0.508 0.4344 0.4147 2.879 1.238
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_trust1 0.07735 0.09392 0.1878 0.2541 0.3867 0.104
    bl_trust2 0.03804 0.06522 0.1685 0.3152 0.413 0.08911
    bl_trust3 0.03723 0.05851 0.1649 0.3032 0.4362 0.06931
    bl_trust4 0.04211 0.07368 0.2737 0.3421 0.2684 0.05941
    bl_trust5 0.07065 0.1848 0.2065 0.2337 0.3043 0.08911
    bl_trust6 0.03226 0.05376 0.2043 0.371 0.3387 0.07921
    bl_trust7 0.1075 0.1452 0.1344 0.3065 0.3065 0.07921
    bl_trust8 0.03867 0.0663 0.2044 0.3702 0.3204 0.104
    bl_trust9 0.01622 0.02703 0.1568 0.4432 0.3568 0.08416
    bl_trust10 0.02139 0.04278 0.1497 0.4439 0.3422 0.07426
    bl_trust11 0.06044 0.1044 0.1538 0.2582 0.4231 0.09901

ART Outcome Expectancies

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=202)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your health?
Mean (SD) 9.16 (1.84)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 18 (8.9%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your quality of life?
Mean (SD) 9.03 (1.93)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 24 (11.9%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will allow you to live a long life?
Mean (SD) 9.04 (2.00)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 23 (11.4%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will enable you to lead a life that is normal or close to normal?
Mean (SD) 9.06 (1.94)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 20 (9.9%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your chances of developing HIV-related symptoms?
Mean (SD) 8.99 (2.01)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 25 (12.4%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your HIV viral load?
Mean (SD) 9.43 (1.58)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 24 (11.9%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will prevent you from needing to be hospitalized?
Mean (SD) 9.02 (2.16)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 26 (12.9%)


Overall
(N=202)
Overall ART Outcome Expectancy (1-10)
Mean (SD) 9.10 (1.68)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 16 (7.9%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9385 0.9404 0.9419 0.6927 15.78 0.006611 9.097 1.677 0.6918
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artoutcome1a 0.9284 0.9307 0.9293 0.6913 13.44 0.007805 0.005809 0.6909
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 0.9261 0.9288 0.9273 0.6849 13.04 0.008064 0.005177 0.6909
    bl_artoutcome1c 0.9227 0.9256 0.9193 0.6747 12.44 0.008406 0.003071 0.6779
    bl_artoutcome1d 0.9271 0.9299 0.9303 0.6886 13.27 0.007976 0.006267 0.6918
    bl_artoutcome1e 0.9276 0.9302 0.9267 0.6894 13.32 0.007868 0.003942 0.6909
    bl_artoutcome1f 0.9315 0.933 0.9317 0.6988 13.92 0.007597 0.006895 0.704
    bl_artoutcome1g 0.9391 0.9395 0.9369 0.7212 15.52 0.006504 0.00331 0.704
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artoutcome1a 184 0.8619 0.8617 0.8356 0.8061 9.158 1.838
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 178 0.9006 0.8777 0.8583 0.8297 9.034 1.934
    bl_artoutcome1c 179 0.91 0.9033 0.9004 0.8646 9.045 1.997
    bl_artoutcome1d 182 0.8616 0.8685 0.8427 0.8184 9.06 1.936
    bl_artoutcome1e 177 0.8714 0.8664 0.8505 0.8134 8.994 2.007
    bl_artoutcome1f 178 0.8459 0.843 0.8073 0.7841 9.433 1.58
    bl_artoutcome1g 176 0.8065 0.7872 0.7359 0.7048 9.017 2.161

ART Self-Efficacy

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=202)
How confident are you that you can take your HIV medication the same time each day?
Mean (SD) 8.07 (2.36)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How confident are you that you can take the correct dose of your HIV medication each day?
Mean (SD) 9.31 (1.54)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at school?
Mean (SD) 8.88 (2.12)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 17 (8.4%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at work?
Mean (SD) 8.94 (2.09)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 10 (5.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekday?
Mean (SD) 9.07 (1.86)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (2.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekend?
Mean (SD) 8.91 (1.91)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 5 (2.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are with friends?
Mean (SD) 8.24 (2.79)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (2.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at a social outing such as a party?
Mean (SD) 7.79 (3.15)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (2.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are not home?
Mean (SD) 8.25 (2.69)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel well?
Mean (SD) 9.24 (1.77)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel sick?
Mean (SD) 8.53 (2.55)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (3.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have side effects from your medications?
Mean (SD) 7.98 (2.69)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 15 (7.4%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have been drinking alcohol or using substances?
Mean (SD) 7.76 (3.00)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 10 (5.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel unhappy or depressed?
Mean (SD) 8.37 (2.61)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 8 (4.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel happy?
Mean (SD) 9.32 (1.76)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (3.0%)
Overall Self-Efficacy for ART (1-10)
Mean (SD) 8.56 (1.84)
Median [Min, Max] 9.20 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 1 (0.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9491 0.9547 0.9661 0.5839 21.05 0.005039 8.556 1.835 0.5832
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artadh1 0.9476 0.9537 0.9657 0.5955 20.61 0.005198 0.01018 0.5914
    bl_artadh2 0.9473 0.9524 0.9643 0.5884 20.02 0.005282 0.01041 0.5841
    bl_artadh3 0.9441 0.9499 0.9618 0.5753 18.97 0.00553 0.009787 0.5687
    bl_artadh4 0.9436 0.9495 0.9616 0.5734 18.82 0.005582 0.009716 0.5687
    bl_artadh5 0.9459 0.9513 0.9631 0.5826 19.54 0.005362 0.01034 0.5805
    bl_artadh6 0.9443 0.9496 0.9615 0.5737 18.84 0.005511 0.009865 0.5774
    bl_artadh7 0.9461 0.9525 0.9611 0.5887 20.04 0.005346 0.009805 0.5855
    bl_artadh8 0.9465 0.9522 0.9604 0.5871 19.91 0.005334 0.01006 0.5855
    bl_artadh9 0.9418 0.9488 0.9608 0.5694 18.51 0.005846 0.00952 0.5604
    bl_artadh10 0.9463 0.9518 0.9622 0.5851 19.74 0.005346 0.01068 0.5832
    bl_artadh11 0.945 0.9514 0.9635 0.5832 19.59 0.005468 0.01123 0.5838
    bl_artadh12 0.9471 0.9532 0.9642 0.5928 20.38 0.005235 0.01037 0.5909
    bl_artadh13 0.9488 0.954 0.9652 0.5971 20.75 0.005064 0.009917 0.5924
    bl_artadh14 0.9446 0.951 0.9633 0.5811 19.42 0.005508 0.0114 0.5744
    bl_artadh15 0.9465 0.9519 0.9626 0.5857 19.79 0.005324 0.01064 0.5838
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artadh1 199 0.7097 0.6922 0.6596 0.6415 8.065 2.357
    bl_artadh2 200 0.7286 0.7472 0.7257 0.6909 9.305 1.537
    bl_artadh3 185 0.8275 0.8488 0.8443 0.8105 8.881 2.115
    bl_artadh4 192 0.8639 0.8639 0.8609 0.8334 8.938 2.089
    bl_artadh5 198 0.7668 0.7926 0.7791 0.7389 9.066 1.864
    bl_artadh6 197 0.8589 0.8613 0.857 0.8208 8.909 1.906
    bl_artadh7 198 0.7667 0.7455 0.74 0.7213 8.242 2.791
    bl_artadh8 198 0.7833 0.7577 0.7539 0.7333 7.793 3.151
    bl_artadh9 200 0.8946 0.8948 0.8954 0.8803 8.245 2.693
    bl_artadh10 199 0.7654 0.7731 0.7606 0.7247 9.236 1.772
    bl_artadh11 196 0.8023 0.7878 0.7698 0.7566 8.531 2.549
    bl_artadh12 187 0.7287 0.7137 0.6913 0.6754 7.984 2.691
    bl_artadh13 192 0.6918 0.68 0.6506 0.6386 7.755 2.999
    bl_artadh14 194 0.8094 0.8043 0.7879 0.7725 8.366 2.612
    bl_artadh15 196 0.7579 0.7685 0.7548 0.7148 9.321 1.755

ACES

Finkelhor, D., Shattuck, A., Turner, H., & Hamby, S. (2015). A revised inventory of adverse childhood experiences. Child abuse & neglect, 48, 13-21.

Overall
(N=202)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you?
No 69 (34.2%)
Yes 130 (64.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?
No 88 (43.6%)
Yes 110 (54.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often push, grab, slap, or throw something at you?
No 96 (47.5%)
Yes 99 (49.0%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.5%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?
No 101 (50.0%)
Yes 97 (48.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years older than you ever touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way?
No 103 (51.0%)
Yes 92 (45.5%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.5%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years or older than you ever attempt, or actually have oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse with you?
No 107 (53.0%)
Yes 90 (44.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special?
No 81 (40.1%)
Yes 116 (57.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that your family didn't look out for each other, feel close to each other, or support each other?
No 73 (36.1%)
Yes 124 (61.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that you didn't have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you?
No 137 (67.8%)
Yes 62 (30.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?
No 166 (82.2%)
Yes 34 (16.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Was a biological parent ever lost to you through divorce, abandonment, or other reason?
No 94 (46.5%)
Yes 107 (53.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Was your mother or stepmother often or very often pushed, grabbed, slapped or had something thrown at her?
No 146 (72.3%)
Yes 54 (26.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Was your mother or stepmother sometimes, often or very often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard?
No 153 (75.7%)
Yes 46 (22.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Was your mother or stepmother ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or a knife?
No 164 (81.2%)
Yes 35 (17.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic, or who used street drugs?
No 111 (55.0%)
Yes 90 (44.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?
No 130 (64.4%)
Yes 70 (34.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Did a household member go to prison?
No 137 (67.8%)
Yes 64 (31.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Did other kids, including brothers or sisters, often or very often hit you, threaten you, pick on you or insult you?
No 122 (60.4%)
Yes 78 (38.6%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Did you often or very often feel lonely, rejected or that nobody liked you?
No 58 (28.7%)
Yes 141 (69.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did you live for 2 or more years in a neighborhood that was dangerous, or where you saw people being assaulted?
No 67 (33.2%)
Yes 133 (65.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Was there a period of 2 or more years when your family was very poor or on public assistance?
No 92 (45.5%)
Yes 108 (53.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Number of Yes Responses to ACES Items (0-21)
Mean (SD) 9.31 (5.29)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 20.0]

Social Network Members

  • n=13 enrolled participants without responses to social network items at baseline
  • n=3 withdrawn participants excluded

Participant Summaries

Overall
(N=189)
Number of people listed
1 11 (5.8%)
2 16 (8.5%)
3 26 (13.8%)
4 26 (13.8%)
5 110 (58.2%)
Any Network Members Diagnosed with HIV
Yes 93 (49.2%)
No 96 (50.8%)
Any Network Members with Criminal Justice System Involvement
Yes 72 (38.1%)
No 117 (61.9%)
Any Network Members with Illicit/Unprescribed Drug Use
Yes 130 (68.8%)
No 59 (31.2%)
Any Network Members in School
Yes 97 (51.3%)
No 91 (48.1%)
Missing 1 (0.5%)
Any Network Members Working a Job on the Books
Yes 162 (85.7%)
No 27 (14.3%)
Any Network Members Who Are Romantic or Sex Partner
Yes 56 (29.6%)
No 133 (70.4%)

Network Member Summaries

Overall
(N=775)
How old?
Mean (SD) 32.4 (12.8)
Median [Min, Max] 28.0 [2.00, 92.0]
Man, male (cis-gender)
Checked 307 (39.6%)
Unchecked 468 (60.4%)
Woman, female (cis-gender)
Checked 366 (47.2%)
Unchecked 409 (52.8%)
Non-cis-gender
Checked 94 (12.1%)
Unchecked 681 (87.9%)
Latino or Hispanic?
Yes 356 (45.9%)
No 413 (53.3%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 6 (0.8%)
Black or African American
Checked 443 (57.2%)
Unchecked 332 (42.8%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 19 (2.5%)
Unchecked 756 (97.5%)
Asian
Checked 7 (0.9%)
Unchecked 768 (99.1%)
White
Checked 136 (17.5%)
Unchecked 639 (82.5%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 2 (0.3%)
Unchecked 773 (99.7%)
Relationship to you?
Friend 403 (52.0%)
Family member (i.e., chosen family, family by blood or by marriage) 286 (36.9%)
Romantic partner (i.e., spouse, current or ex-romantic partner) 49 (6.3%)
Other (i.e., co-worker, neighbor, housemate, minister, teacher, doctor, or counselor). 26 (3.4%)
Sexual partner (non-romantic sex partner) 11 (1.4%)
Sexual orientation?
Straight or heterosexual 361 (46.6%)
Gay 245 (31.6%)
Bisexual 91 (11.7%)
Don't Know 34 (4.4%)
Lesbian 26 (3.4%)
Other 17 (2.2%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
HIV status
Not diagnosed with HIV 553 (71.4%)
Diagnosed with HIV 141 (18.2%)
Don't Know 80 (10.3%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
Takes HIV medications most of the time?
Yes 124 (16.0%)
No 5 (0.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 12 (1.5%)
Missing 634 (81.8%)
Currently attending school or a training program?
Yes 152 (19.6%)
No 595 (76.8%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 27 (3.5%)
Missing 1 (0.1%)
Currently working at a job that is on-the-books?
Yes 445 (57.4%)
No 298 (38.5%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 31 (4.0%)
Missing 1 (0.1%)
Years known (<1 = 0)?
Mean (SD) 11.3 (9.59)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 28.0]
How often seen?
Daily 193 (24.9%)
Weekly 170 (21.9%)
Monthly 109 (14.1%)
Occasionally 263 (33.9%)
Refuse to answer 22 (2.8%)
Don't Know 18 (2.3%)

STI

Lifetime

Overall
(N=202)
Chlamydia
No 104 (51.5%)
Yes 91 (45.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 161 (79.7%)
Yes 32 (15.8%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Gonorrhea
No 94 (46.5%)
Yes 100 (49.5%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 182 (90.1%)
Yes 10 (5.0%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 184 (91.1%)
Yes 8 (4.0%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 176 (87.1%)
Yes 21 (10.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Syphilis
No 80 (39.6%)
Yes 115 (56.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Urethritis
No 187 (92.6%)
Yes 7 (3.5%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Other
No 185 (91.6%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.0%)

Past Year

Overall
(N=202)
1. Chlamydia
No 155 (76.7%)
Yes 38 (18.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 7 (3.5%)
2. Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 177 (87.6%)
Yes 13 (6.4%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 9 (4.5%)
3. Gonorrhea
No 138 (68.3%)
Yes 52 (25.7%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 8 (4.0%)
4. Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 185 (91.6%)
Yes 6 (3.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 10 (5.0%)
5. Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 185 (91.6%)
Yes 6 (3.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 10 (5.0%)
6. Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 188 (93.1%)
Yes 7 (3.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 5 (2.5%)
7. Syphilis
No 126 (62.4%)
Yes 62 (30.7%)
Do not Know 6 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 7 (3.5%)
8. Urethritis
No 191 (94.6%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 8 (4.0%)
[bl_sti1_oth]
No 185 (91.6%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 13 (6.4%)

WHO Assist

  • WHO ASSIST Working Group (2002). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): development, reliability and feasibility. Addiction, 97 (9): 1183-1194.

  • Humeniuk RE, Ali RA, Babor TF, Farrell M, Formigoni ML, Jittiwutikarn J, Boerngen de Larcerda R, Ling W, Marsden J, Monteiro M, Nhiwhatiwa S, Pal H, Poznyak V & Simon S (2008). Validation of the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Addiction 103(6): 1039-1047.

  • Humeniuk RE, Henry-Edwards S, Ali RL, Poznyak V and Monteiro M (2010). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): manual for use in primary care. Geneva, World Health Organization.

Lifetime Use

Overall
(N=202)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
No 88 (43.6%)
Yes 112 (55.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
No 38 (18.8%)
Yes 161 (79.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Cannabis (marijuana, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
No 50 (24.8%)
Yes 149 (73.8%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
No 143 (70.8%)
Yes 54 (26.7%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
No 162 (80.2%)
Yes 37 (18.3%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
No 148 (73.3%)
Yes 52 (25.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
No 120 (59.4%)
Yes 76 (37.6%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Sedatives or sleeping pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rohypnol, GHB, etc.)
No 159 (78.7%)
Yes 40 (19.8%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
No 134 (66.3%)
Yes 65 (32.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Prescription Opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [OxyContin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
No 172 (85.1%)
Yes 25 (12.4%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
No 197 (97.5%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Have you used any other drug or substance over your lifetime?
No 191 (94.6%)
Yes 5 (2.5%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)

Frequency of Use in the Past Three Months

Use_P3M
Never: not used in the last 3 months Once or Twice: 1 to 2 times in the past 3 months Monthly: Average of 1 to 3 times per month over the last 3 months Weekly: 1 to 4 times per week Daily or almost daily: 5 to 7 days per week Unknown
Substance
    Alcohol 59 (29%) 58 (28%) 52 (25%) 25 (12%) 10 (4.9%) 1 (0.5%)
    Cannabis 64 (31%) 29 (14%) 15 (7.3%) 22 (11%) 74 (36%) 1 (0.5%)
    Cocaine 180 (88%) 13 (6.3%) 10 (4.9%) 1 (0.5%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Hallucinogens 180 (88%) 15 (7.3%) 9 (4.4%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Inhalants 143 (70%) 26 (13%) 15 (7.3%) 18 (8.8%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Methamphetamine 170 (83%) 14 (6.8%) 5 (2.4%) 7 (3.4%) 8 (3.9%) 1 (0.5%)
    Other Drugs 202 (99%) 2 (1.0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Prescription Opioids 198 (97%) 4 (2.0%) 1 (0.5%) 1 (0.5%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Prescription Stimulants 194 (95%) 6 (2.9%) 1 (0.5%) 1 (0.5%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Sedatives 184 (90%) 10 (4.9%) 5 (2.4%) 3 (1.5%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Street Opioids 204 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Tobacco 112 (55%) 22 (11%) 7 (3.4%) 22 (11%) 41 (20%) 1 (0.5%)

Risk Categories

Overall
(N=205)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Lower Risk 116 (56.6%)
Moderate Risk 81 (39.5%)
High Risk 8 (3.9%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Lower Risk 125 (61.0%)
Moderate Risk 73 (35.6%)
High Risk 7 (3.4%)
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Lower Risk 68 (33.2%)
Moderate Risk 117 (57.1%)
High Risk 20 (9.8%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Lower Risk 186 (90.7%)
Moderate Risk 17 (8.3%)
High Risk 2 (1.0%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Lower Risk 198 (96.6%)
Moderate Risk 7 (3.4%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Lower Risk 173 (84.4%)
Moderate Risk 21 (10.2%)
High Risk 11 (5.4%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Lower Risk 154 (75.1%)
Moderate Risk 49 (23.9%)
High Risk 2 (1.0%)
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Lower Risk 192 (93.7%)
Moderate Risk 12 (5.9%)
High Risk 1 (0.5%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Lower Risk 187 (91.2%)
Moderate Risk 18 (8.8%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Lower Risk 202 (98.5%)
Moderate Risk 2 (1.0%)
High Risk 1 (0.5%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Lower Risk 205 (100%)
Moderate Risk 0 (0%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Other Drugs
Lower Risk 204 (99.5%)
Moderate Risk 1 (0.5%)
High Risk 0 (0%)

Risk Scores

Overall
(N=205)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Mean (SD) 7.29 (9.23)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Mean (SD) 8.88 (8.62)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 35.0]
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Mean (SD) 11.3 (10.6)
Median [Min, Max] 11.0 [0, 39.0]
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Mean (SD) 1.30 (4.55)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.420 (2.22)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 18.0]
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.38 (8.61)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 39.0]
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.16 (6.46)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 37.0]
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.849 (3.48)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 33.0]
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.966 (3.18)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 23.0]
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.249 (2.14)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 28.0]
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0 (0)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 0]
Other Drugs
Mean (SD) 0.0341 (0.375)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 5.00]

PrEP

Overall
(N=202)
Before today, have you ever heard of people regularly taking anti-HIV medicines BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 37 (18.3%)
Yes 150 (74.3%)
Do not Know 13 (6.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Before your HIV diagnosis, did you ever take PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 162 (80.2%)
Yes 35 (17.3%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment

Substance Use

Lifetime

Overall
(N=202)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 173 (85.6%)
Yes 26 (12.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 184 (91.1%)
Yes 16 (7.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 180 (89.1%)
Yes 18 (8.9%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 176 (87.1%)
Yes 22 (10.9%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 194 (96.0%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 194 (96.0%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 191 (94.6%)
Yes 7 (3.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
syringe exchange services?
No 192 (95.0%)
Yes 7 (3.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 198 (98.0%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 197 (97.5%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=202)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 184 (91.1%)
Yes 15 (7.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 195 (96.5%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 2 (1.0%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 191 (94.6%)
Yes 7 (3.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 189 (93.6%)
Yes 9 (4.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 194 (96.0%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 6 (3.0%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 195 (96.5%)
Yes 3 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 195 (96.5%)
Yes 3 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
syringe exchange services?
No 195 (96.5%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 198 (98.0%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 198 (98.0%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)

Mental Health

Lifetime

Overall
(N=202)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 167 (82.7%)
Yes 32 (15.8%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 144 (71.3%)
Yes 55 (27.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
support groups?
No 144 (71.3%)
Yes 54 (26.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 147 (72.8%)
Yes 53 (26.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 185 (91.6%)
Yes 12 (5.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=202)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 195 (96.5%)
Yes 3 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 172 (85.1%)
Yes 27 (13.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
support groups?
No 172 (85.1%)
Yes 25 (12.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 177 (87.6%)
Yes 23 (11.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 2 (1.0%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 190 (94.1%)
Yes 6 (3.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 5 (2.5%)

PHQ

Kroenke, K., Strine, T. W., Spitzer, R. L., Williams, J. B., Berry, J. T., & Mokdad, A. H. (2009). The PHQ-8 as a measure of current depression in the general population. Journal of affective disorders, 114(1-3), 163-173.

Overall
(N=202)
Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
Not at all 76 (37.6%)
Several days 66 (32.7%)
More than half the days 23 (11.4%)
Nearly every day 18 (8.9%)
Do not Know 15 (7.4%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
Not at all 61 (30.2%)
Several days 70 (34.7%)
More than half the days 25 (12.4%)
Nearly every day 28 (13.9%)
Do not Know 12 (5.9%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
Not at all 55 (27.2%)
Several days 62 (30.7%)
More than half the days 28 (13.9%)
Nearly every day 46 (22.8%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Feeling tired or having little energy.
Not at all 47 (23.3%)
Several days 82 (40.6%)
More than half the days 28 (13.9%)
Nearly every day 32 (15.8%)
Do not Know 9 (4.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Poor appetite or overeating.
Not at all 75 (37.1%)
Several days 57 (28.2%)
More than half the days 31 (15.3%)
Nearly every day 28 (13.9%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
Not at all 78 (38.6%)
Several days 55 (27.2%)
More than half the days 21 (10.4%)
Nearly every day 36 (17.8%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.
Not at all 90 (44.6%)
Several days 46 (22.8%)
More than half the days 25 (12.4%)
Nearly every day 29 (14.4%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than half the days than usual.
Not at all 118 (58.4%)
Several days 27 (13.4%)
More than half the days 21 (10.4%)
Nearly every day 20 (9.9%)
Do not Know 10 (5.0%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Overall
(N=202)
PHQ8 Total Score
Mean (SD) 8.36 (6.41)
Median [Min, Max] 7.00 [0, 24.0]
Missing 10 (5.0%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8983 0.8993 0.9004 0.5275 8.932 0.01088 2.064 0.8124 0.5299
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_phq1 0.8831 0.8839 0.8809 0.521 7.614 0.01265 0.006371 0.5183
    bl_phq2 0.8784 0.8795 0.876 0.5105 7.3 0.01314 0.006891 0.5183
    bl_phq3 0.885 0.886 0.8841 0.5261 7.772 0.01242 0.00662 0.5285
    bl_phq4 0.8806 0.8815 0.8806 0.5152 7.438 0.01289 0.007508 0.5285
    bl_phq5 0.887 0.8883 0.8863 0.5318 7.951 0.01221 0.007871 0.5312
    bl_phq6 0.8844 0.8856 0.8834 0.5252 7.743 0.0125 0.008369 0.5312
    bl_phq7 0.8902 0.8913 0.8889 0.5396 8.203 0.01185 0.008783 0.535
    bl_phq8 0.894 0.8956 0.8904 0.5507 8.58 0.01147 0.005414 0.535
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_phq1 183 0.7745 0.7881 0.758 0.7126 1.907 0.9648
    bl_phq2 184 0.8231 0.8242 0.8049 0.7587 2.109 1.034
    bl_phq3 191 0.774 0.7706 0.7328 0.6873 2.34 1.135
    bl_phq4 189 0.7946 0.8082 0.7794 0.7366 2.238 1.011
    bl_phq5 191 0.7606 0.7512 0.7056 0.6643 2.063 1.069
    bl_phq6 190 0.7736 0.7738 0.7366 0.6936 2.079 1.131
    bl_phq7 190 0.7277 0.7246 0.6689 0.6318 1.963 1.105
    bl_phq8 186 0.6882 0.6864 0.6277 0.5865 1.694 1.044
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_phq1 0.4153 0.3607 0.1257 0.09836 0.09406
    bl_phq2 0.3315 0.3804 0.1359 0.1522 0.08911
    bl_phq3 0.288 0.3246 0.1466 0.2408 0.05446
    bl_phq4 0.2487 0.4339 0.1481 0.1693 0.06436
    bl_phq5 0.3927 0.2984 0.1623 0.1466 0.05446
    bl_phq6 0.4105 0.2895 0.1105 0.1895 0.05941
    bl_phq7 0.4737 0.2421 0.1316 0.1526 0.05941
    bl_phq8 0.6344 0.1452 0.1129 0.1075 0.07921

PTSD

Cameron, R. P., & Gusman, D. (2003). The primary care PTSD screen (PC-PTSD): development and operating characteristics. Primary care psychiatry, 9(1), 9-14.

Overall
(N=202)
Have had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to?
No 103 (51.0%)
Yes 90 (44.6%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Tried not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it?
No 87 (43.1%)
Yes 102 (50.5%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Were constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
No 101 (50.0%)
Yes 79 (39.1%)
Do not Know 14 (6.9%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.0%)
Felt numb or detached from others, activities, or your surroundings?
No 87 (43.1%)
Yes 97 (48.0%)
Do not Know 12 (5.9%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
PTSD SCORE
Mean (SD) 1.82 (1.56)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 4.00]

Resilience

Overall
(N=206)
I am able to adapt when changes occur.
Mean (SD) 3.12 (1.03)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 19 (9.2%)
I can deal with whatever comes my way.
Mean (SD) 3.00 (1.07)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 10 (4.9%)
I try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced with problems.
Mean (SD) 3.07 (1.11)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 15 (7.3%)
Having to cope with stress can make me stronger.
Mean (SD) 2.72 (1.30)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 18 (8.7%)
I tend to bounce back after illness, injury, or other hardships.
Mean (SD) 3.15 (1.11)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 17 (8.3%)
I believe I can achieve my goals, even if there are obstacles.
Mean (SD) 3.28 (0.978)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 9 (4.4%)
Under pressure, I stay focused and think clearly.
Mean (SD) 2.75 (1.15)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 15 (7.3%)
I am not easily discouraged by failure.
Mean (SD) 2.49 (1.28)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 14 (6.8%)
I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties.
Mean (SD) 3.12 (1.12)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 11 (5.3%)
I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear, and anger.
Mean (SD) 2.81 (1.15)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 16 (7.8%)
Resilience Score (0-40)
Mean (SD) 29.1 (8.39)
Median [Min, Max] 31.0 [0, 40.0]
Missing 5 (2.4%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8943 0.8965 0.8974 0.4641 8.661 0.01099 2.915 0.8389 0.4696
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_resilience1 0.8854 0.8876 0.8847 0.4672 7.893 0.01198 0.004488 0.4726
    bl_resilience2 0.882 0.8842 0.883 0.459 7.636 0.01232 0.005162 0.4648
    bl_resilience3 0.8844 0.8869 0.885 0.4657 7.845 0.01209 0.004948 0.4566
    bl_resilience4 0.8862 0.888 0.8866 0.4684 7.93 0.01192 0.005192 0.4698
    bl_resilience5 0.8869 0.8895 0.8891 0.4722 8.051 0.01183 0.005145 0.4775
    bl_resilience6 0.8814 0.8829 0.8822 0.456 7.543 0.0124 0.004909 0.4483
    bl_resilience7 0.8812 0.8843 0.8823 0.4593 7.646 0.01243 0.005212 0.4643
    bl_resilience8 0.8879 0.8897 0.8884 0.4726 8.065 0.01173 0.004506 0.4797
    bl_resilience9 0.8777 0.8803 0.8791 0.4497 7.356 0.01281 0.004404 0.4441
    bl_resilience10 0.8863 0.889 0.8877 0.4709 8.011 0.01191 0.004607 0.4797
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_resilience1 187 0.7132 0.7039 0.666 0.6171 3.123 1.027
    bl_resilience2 196 0.7613 0.745 0.713 0.6678 3 1.067
    bl_resilience3 191 0.7182 0.7114 0.6723 0.6299 3.073 1.107
    bl_resilience4 188 0.7148 0.6981 0.6537 0.6151 2.718 1.296
    bl_resilience5 189 0.6723 0.6791 0.6273 0.5912 3.148 1.106
    bl_resilience6 197 0.756 0.7604 0.732 0.6883 3.279 0.9785
    bl_resilience7 191 0.755 0.7434 0.7125 0.6757 2.754 1.15
    bl_resilience8 192 0.6941 0.677 0.6285 0.5908 2.49 1.278
    bl_resilience9 195 0.7939 0.7915 0.772 0.7295 3.123 1.119
    bl_resilience10 190 0.6995 0.6854 0.639 0.6028 2.811 1.153
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_resilience1 0.02139 0.05882 0.1658 0.2834 0.4706 0.09223
    bl_resilience2 0.03571 0.05102 0.199 0.3061 0.4082 0.04854
    bl_resilience3 0.02618 0.08901 0.1518 0.2513 0.4817 0.07282
    bl_resilience4 0.09043 0.09043 0.2021 0.2447 0.3723 0.08738
    bl_resilience5 0.03175 0.06349 0.164 0.2063 0.5344 0.08252
    bl_resilience6 0.01015 0.06599 0.1168 0.2487 0.5584 0.04369
    bl_resilience7 0.04188 0.09424 0.2775 0.2408 0.3455 0.07282
    bl_resilience8 0.09896 0.1094 0.276 0.2344 0.2812 0.06796
    bl_resilience9 0.03077 0.08205 0.1385 0.2308 0.5179 0.0534
    bl_resilience10 0.04211 0.09474 0.2368 0.2632 0.3632 0.07767

SU Screening

Acceptance of Screening

Overall
(N=202)
Did participant accept to provide urine sample for drug test?
No (Declined) 9 (4.5%)
Yes (Accepted) 188 (93.1%)
Missing 5 (2.5%)

Substances Detected

First Sample

Overall
(N=188)
Marijuana (THC)cut-off level: 50 ng/mL
No 71 (37.8%)
Yes 111 (59.0%)
Invalid Result 6 (3.2%)
Cocaine (COC)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 178 (94.7%)
Yes 6 (3.2%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.1%)
Opiates/ Morphine (MOP or OPI300)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 175 (93.1%)
Yes 9 (4.8%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.1%)
Amphetamines (AMP)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 161 (85.6%)
Yes 27 (14.4%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Methamphetamines (MET)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 162 (86.2%)
Yes 26 (13.8%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Phencyclidine (PCP)cut-off level: 25 ng/mL
No 187 (99.5%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Ecstasy (MDMA)cut-off level: 500 ng/mL
No 168 (89.4%)
Yes 20 (10.6%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Barbiturates (BAR)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 188 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Benzodiazepines (BZO)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 182 (96.8%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.1%)
Missing 1 (0.5%)
Methadone (MTD)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 187 (99.5%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.5%)
Buprenorphine (BUP)cut-off level: 10 ng/mL
No 183 (97.3%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.7%)
Oxycodone (OXY)cut-off level: 100 ng/mL
No 183 (97.3%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.7%)

Second Sample

No second drug samples tested as of May 15, 2023

EMA

Timing of EMA Bursts 1-8

  • The earliest first burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, February 05, 2022
  • The earliest second burst of EMA will begin on Wednesday, April 06, 2022
  • The earliest third burst of EMA will begin on Sunday, June 05, 2022
  • The earliest fourth burst of EMA will begin on Thursday, August 04, 2022
  • The earliest fifth burst of EMA will begin on Monday, October 03, 2022
  • The earliest sixth burst of EMA will begin on Friday, December 02, 2022
  • The earliest seventh burst of EMA will begin on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • The earliest eighth burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, April 01, 2023

Responses To EMA Prompts

  • A total of n=21487 EMA prompts have been sent as of the day before this report was generated and n=11963 of those prompts received responses (55.7% of all prompts)

Responses Received By EMA Event

A1
(N=5375)
A2
(N=5377)
A3
(N=5371)
A4
(N=5364)
Responded
Yes 2962 (55.1%) 3047 (56.7%) 2983 (55.5%) 2971 (55.4%)
No 2413 (44.9%) 2330 (43.3%) 2388 (44.5%) 2393 (44.6%)

Responses Received By EMA Day Within Burst

D1
(N=3109)
D2
(N=3091)
D3
(N=3078)
D4
(N=3063)
D5
(N=3060)
D6
(N=3047)
D7
(N=3039)
Responded
Yes 1694 (54.5%) 1707 (55.2%) 1711 (55.6%) 1689 (55.1%) 1721 (56.2%) 1756 (57.6%) 1685 (55.4%)
No 1415 (45.5%) 1384 (44.8%) 1367 (44.4%) 1374 (44.9%) 1339 (43.8%) 1291 (42.4%) 1354 (44.6%)

Responses Received By Burst

B1
(N=5163)
B2
(N=3893)
B3
(N=3520)
B4
(N=3174)
B5
(N=2607)
B6
(N=1856)
B7
(N=994)
B8
(N=280)
Responded
Yes 3133 (60.7%) 2161 (55.5%) 2049 (58.2%) 1661 (52.3%) 1410 (54.1%) 900 (48.5%) 518 (52.1%) 131 (46.8%)
No 2030 (39.3%) 1732 (44.5%) 1471 (41.8%) 1513 (47.7%) 1197 (45.9%) 956 (51.5%) 476 (47.9%) 149 (53.2%)

Responses To All EMA Prompts

Overall
(N=21487)
Responded
Yes 11963 (55.7%)
No 9524 (44.3%)

Item Summaries

Daily

Overall
(N=8800)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 71 (0.8%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque) 30 (0.3%)
Friend's home 614 (7.0%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization) 117 (1.3%)
Home 5994 (68.1%)
Other 491 (5.6%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 113 (1.3%)
School 121 (1.4%)
Work 1249 (14.2%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.61 (2.75)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.61 (3.03)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.74 (3.15)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
Who are you with right now, whether in-person or virtual contact?
No one/Alone 5324 (60.5%)
Other 183 (2.1%)
With a friend or friends in-person 1503 (17.1%)
With a friend or friends virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 249 (2.8%)
With a romantic or sexual partner in-person 640 (7.3%)
With a romantic or sexual partner virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 65 (0.7%)
With classmates 170 (1.9%)
With family in-person 560 (6.4%)
With family virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 106 (1.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending school or college
Checked 569 (6.5%)
Unchecked 8231 (93.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking cigarettes or vaping
Checked 670 (7.6%)
Unchecked 8130 (92.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Drinking alcohol
Checked 220 (2.5%)
Unchecked 8580 (97.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking or using marijuana
Checked 1329 (15.1%)
Unchecked 7471 (84.9%)
What are you doing right now?: Using drugs other than marijuana
Checked 74 (0.8%)
Unchecked 8726 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Working in the community
Checked 933 (10.6%)
Unchecked 7867 (89.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Engaging in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 66 (0.8%)
Unchecked 8734 (99.3%)
What are you doing right now?: On the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 4081 (46.4%)
Unchecked 4719 (53.6%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending medical or social service appointments
Checked 106 (1.2%)
Unchecked 8694 (98.8%)
What are you doing right now?: Reading
Checked 1016 (11.5%)
Unchecked 7784 (88.5%)
What are you doing right now?: A physical activity
Checked 706 (8.0%)
Unchecked 8094 (92.0%)
What are you doing right now?: Other
Checked 821 (9.3%)
Unchecked 7979 (90.7%)

End of the Day

Overall
(N=2885)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 83 (2.9%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque, etc.) 7 (0.2%)
Friend's home 221 (7.7%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization, etc.) 8 (0.3%)
Home 2220 (76.9%)
Other 107 (3.7%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 47 (1.6%)
School 18 (0.6%)
Work 174 (6.0%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.71 (2.77)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.49 (2.99)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.62 (3.09)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How much have you experienced discrimination, or been hassled or been made to feel inferior?
Mean (SD) 1.52 (2.89)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 10.0]
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 309 (10.7%)
Yes 2576 (89.3%)
What did you do today?: Attended school or college
Checked 204 (7.1%)
Unchecked 2681 (92.9%)
What did you do today?: Smoked cigarettes or vaped
Checked 299 (10.4%)
Unchecked 2586 (89.6%)
What did you do today?: Drank alcohol
Checked 191 (6.6%)
Unchecked 2694 (93.4%)
What did you do today?: Smoked or used marijuana
Checked 694 (24.1%)
Unchecked 2191 (75.9%)
What did you do today?: Used drugs other than marijuana
Checked 54 (1.9%)
Unchecked 2831 (98.1%)
What did you do today?: Worked in the community
Checked 323 (11.2%)
Unchecked 2562 (88.8%)
What did you do today?: Engaged in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 20 (0.7%)
Unchecked 2865 (99.3%)
What did you do today?: Was on the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 1531 (53.1%)
Unchecked 1354 (46.9%)
What did you do today?: Attended medical or social service appointments
Checked 60 (2.1%)
Unchecked 2825 (97.9%)
What did you do today?: Reading
Checked 470 (16.3%)
Unchecked 2415 (83.7%)
What did you do today?: A physical activity
Checked 358 (12.4%)
Unchecked 2527 (87.6%)
What did you do today?: Other
Checked 208 (7.2%)
Unchecked 2677 (92.8%)


Overall
(N=2885)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 1)
0 - None of the prescribed doses 311 (10.8%)
1 62 (2.1%)
2 5 (0.2%)
6 1 (0.0%)
10 - All of the prescribed doses 2334 (80.9%)
Missing 172 (6.0%)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 2)
None of my doses 311 (10.8%)
Some of my doses 100 (3.5%)
Most of my doses 68 (2.4%)
All of my HIV medication doses 2334 (80.9%)
Missing 72 (2.5%)
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 309 (10.7%)
Yes 2576 (89.3%)


What are the main reasons you did not take HIV medication today?

Overall
(N=311)
HIV medication is not prescribed for me at this time
Checked 63 (20.3%)
Unchecked 248 (79.7%)
Prescription needs to be filled
Checked 113 (36.3%)
Unchecked 198 (63.7%)
Sold HIV medications because needed cash
Checked 8 (2.6%)
Unchecked 303 (97.4%)
Did not want side effects
Checked 9 (2.9%)
Unchecked 302 (97.1%)
Taking a break from HIV medications
Checked 10 (3.2%)
Unchecked 301 (96.8%)
Do not trust HIV medications
Checked 10 (3.2%)
Unchecked 301 (96.8%)
Do not want anyone to find out I am living with HIV
Checked 3 (1.0%)
Unchecked 308 (99.0%)
My numbers have been good (viral load, T-cells)
Checked 7 (2.3%)
Unchecked 304 (97.7%)
Alcohol or drug use got in the way
Checked 11 (3.5%)
Unchecked 300 (96.5%)
Mental health got in the way
Checked 43 (13.8%)
Unchecked 268 (86.2%)
Other reasons
Checked 62 (19.9%)
Unchecked 249 (80.1%)


Follow-Up

Nine Months

Interview Completion

Overall
(N=95)
Nine-Month Interview Completed
Nine-Month Follow-Up Missed 15 (15.8%)
Yes 80 (84.2%)


  • n=107 pending nine-month follow-up interviews
  • n=15 missed nine-month follow-up interviews

Eighteen Months

Overall
(N=202)
Second Follow-Up Due
FU2 Not Due Yet 202 (100%)
FU2 Due, 548+ Days Since Baseline 0 (0%)

Prescreening Form (n=1362)

  • Prescreener completed (n=239)
  • Refused prescreener (n=38)
  • Recruiter only (n=6)
  • Needs additional contact info (n=166)
  • Do not contact (n=166)